merossSmart Plug Mini, 15A & Reliable Wi-Fi, Support Apple HomeKit, Siri, Alexa, Echo, Google Assistant and Nest Hub, App Control, Timer, No Hub Needed, 2.4G WiFi Only, 4 Pack

I have about a dozen of these plugs and kept coming back based on my experience with Meross’ simplicity and reliability. These plugs offer an excellent HomeKit solution for making dumb devices smart. Also, the low profile allows more than one per outlet plate, which is great (and less common than you’d think). Response time is consistently near instant (via HomeKit or Siri) and super reliable with next to no instances of these plugs bouncing off-line (the solution is simply to unplug and re-plug). Pairing to HomeKit is simple and quick. At their low price point these are an excellent solution to enhance your smart home ecosystem with devices that would otherwise not be possible - heaters, heated blankets, water fountains, white noise machines, coffee machines, lamps, fans, you name it - as long as the device resumes its setting after power interruption. I have some more creative solutions in my home too, such as using shortcuts to activate these plugs when another smart home devices acts as a trigger.I also HIGHLY recommend the Meross garage door openers - they have been headache free and the very best solution after having tried literally four other brands.

Pro:size - two plugs easily fit in a standard double outlet and on standard size power strip (on compact strips you would still be able to fit a two-prong plug next to it.) This is a huge improvement over the old TP-link plug that took up 2 spaces on my power strip even when it was placed on the top (see picture.)Operation & Integration - once connected the plug just work. I quickly forgot that they weren't always there; waiting for my command. I can turn off all the lights in the house from the iphone flip-up screen.Installation - Like a lot of Meross products, the plug has EZ mode and AP mode. The detail instruction sheet takes you through EZ mode. However, the plugs were all in AP mode (slow blink) and I could not get it to blink fast even after 3 resets. Once you get over the fact that the instruction sheet is quite unhelpful and follow the instructions below, and you will find that installation is a breeze.1. Plug it in. Make sure that the light blinks green/amber. If it's steady green, as in a previous setup, press and hold the button for 5 seconds to get it into setup mode.2. on you iPhone, go to Settings | Wireless. wait a few seconds until the plug shows up under the heading "set up new device..." The name is "meross_sw_B210" or something similar... Click on it.3. You now get a message that allows you to "Add to Home & Wi-Fi" (see picture.) Smash that link to turn on the camera and scan the top of the plug to add it into Homekit.4. After about 30 seconds Homekit allows you to select the room and name of the new device. The phone automatically switch back to you home wireless network.cons:Not a huge issue, but the position of the button on the side of the plug could be challenging to your less techie household members. The ability to share homekit settings with everyone can mitigate the issue, but I'm a bit concern that I'll get a talking-to the next time my wife tries to turn on the floor lamp in the den.I have a couple of floor lamps and my Roku device connected to plugs. No more having to get up to manually reset Roku. A voice command to Alexa does the trick. The 4th plug is connected to my electric tea kettle to schedule it for my morning brew (until I get a smart tea kettle, but that's a battle for another day.)

I bought this because it works with Apple Home Kit. And it worked flawlessly. I didn't have to download Meross's App. I loaded it straight into Home Kit. Follow the instructions is all you have to do.

The Meross Smart Plug Mini, 15A, 4 Pack is a solid choice for those looking to enhance their smart home setup without breaking the bank. Its broad compatibility, compact design, and reliable performance make it a standout, despite occasional setup and connectivity hiccups. For users willing to navigate the 2.4GHz Wi-Fi requirement and occasional firmware updates, these plugs offer a cost-effective, versatile solution for automating household devices.Rating: 4.5/5Pros: Affordable, compact, multi-platform support, reliable once set up.Cons: 2.4GHz Wi-Fi limitation, occasional HomeKit issues, basic app.For those building a smart home, especially with Apple HomeKit, these plugs are a worthy investment, but ensure your network is compatible to avoid setup frustrations.

Having used WeMo plugs before, I was pleasantly surprised at how easy these ones are to set up. Point an Apple iPhone at it, and it is configured and working in less than a minute. Install the Meross app, and it's working with an Echo in moments. It's very impressive.However, this is a pack of 4, and one of them doesn't work at all. It starts, and even shows up on WiFi, but it refuses to configure, no matter what approach I take. The others work flawlessly, but this one switch is basically dead. I know I should ask for an exchange, but I'm still using the other 3, and don't want to have to send them back to deal with this one bad one.For the working ones, I love them. I'm giving it 4 stars if the quality were better, then I'd be giving a 5 star review.Update: Meross saw this review and responded with advice on connecting to this final device. I've now connected to it, and it's set up on my Apple Home system. It wasn't easy, but it did work! So maybe 4.7 stars is a more appropriate review? 🙂 I appreciate the effort from their support, so I'll round up the review